The nominees and finalists were selected based on longevity, service to high school athletics, honors, championship years and winning percentage. The NHSACA has been recognizing national coaches of the year since 1978.
Celebrating 33 years of academic excellence in volleyball, the AVCA Team Academic Award honors collegiate and high school varsity volleyball teams that are successful in the classroom.
Online nominations close today, June 30 at 5:00pm ET.
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Sessions will feature head and assistant coaches from the following teams:
The AHSVCA is adding five members to its Hall of Fame: Barbara Henry, David Clark, Janie Wiggins, Pam Robinson & Ryan Roberson. These highly regarded volleyball coaches have made significant contributions to Alabama high school volleyball. The 2025 Hall of Famers will be recognized during the 2nd set of the AHSAA Volleyball All-Star Match on July 24, in Montgomery, AL.
As we gear up for the 2025 Georgia high school volleyball season, ITG Next is spotlighting standout athletes from last year—like Pope High School’s Jahan Lalli, whose leadership and high-energy play helped secure the 2024 GHSA 6A state title. Her performance as a record-setting setter and team captain sets a high bar for rising players across the state.
Head to the Greater Houston Volleyball Coaches Association (GHVCA) website, and check out the GHVCA job board! You do not have to be a member to view or post!
Follow the GHVCA on Instagram, Facebook and X for local news and updates.
Pre-registration is open for 2025 IVCA Coaches Clinic! Join us on Saturday, July 19, at Champaign Central High School (610 West University Avenue, Champaign, IL) for a day filled with valuable coaching drills, on-court demonstrations, and educational sessions.
Kentucky Volleyball Coaches Association (KVCA)’s Mr. Kentucky Volleyball Codey leads St. Xavier to inaugural KHSAA state championship. St. X defeated Henry Clay 25-10, 25-12, 25-15, to win the state title in the first boys volleyball KHSAA-sanctioned championship.
The 2025 NCA Coaches Clinic volleyball program, scheduled for July 22–24 in Lincoln, Nebraska, will feature sessions led by Bellevue University (NE) Head Coach Trish Siedlik, University of NE Head Coach Kelly Hunter, and Omaha Skutt Catholic HS Head Coach Renee Saunders focusing on skill development, team systems, and coaching strategies. Attendees will also have opportunities for networking, professional development, and recognition through awards like the NCA-AVCA Coach Jean Groth Team Academic Excellence Awards and Milestone Awards Recognition.
Frontier High School has unveiled a new outdoor volleyball court, setting the stage for a historic match this September against rival Hamburg High. The event will mark the first-ever sanctioned outdoor high school boys volleyball match in the U.S., and the first of its kind in New York State for both boys and girls.
Coach of the Year: Tiffany Lowrance, West Henderson HS
Principal of the Year: Sonya Blankenship, Swain County HS
Superintendent of the Year: Tanya Turner, Perquimans County Schools
Scholar-Athlete Volleyball Team: East Rutherford
AVCA Affiliate Partner News
California (CCA):
Mira Costa HS ends boys vb season as the #1 ranked team on the USA Today/AVCA Super 25 with at 37-2 record and the 2025 CIF State Championship
Indiana (IHSVCA):
Attend the IHSVCA Coaches Clinic, July 28, at Cathedral HS featuring Vb Coach Salima Rockwell(Notre Dame), Kendall White (USA Pan Am team captain) and more!
16 boys vb athletes in 2 divisions were named to the MAVCA All-State Team and will recognized following the 11th annual Boys All Star Game, on June 14, at Slam Volleyball Club in Marlborough, MA.
2025 MAVCA Coaches Clinic is Sunday, August 3, 9-4pm, at The Track at New Balance (Boston) featuring Cora Thompson (Tufts Univ.) & Kevin Moore (Nat’l Team Dev.)
Michigan (MIVCA):
MI Boys Vb State Tournament began last week with 97 teams competing with a state champion to be crowned in each division on June 7, at Hudsonville.
Minnesota (MNVBCA):
Eden Prairie captures 1st ever MN State Title at 21-25, 19-25, 27-25, 25-20, 15-9 victory completing what Chapek called “one of the greatest matches I have been a part of in my whole playing and coaching career.”
Missouri (MHSVCA):
MHSVCA Academic All-State Submissions close June 16
Congrats 2025 OHSVCA Hall of Fame Coaches Bill Cramer, Ron Kidder, and Rob Terrill Howard Garcia
Coach Melodee Hopkins was recognized with the 2025 OHSVCA Sportsmanship, Ethics, & Integrity Award
St. Ignatius Captures OHSAA DI State Boys Volleyball Title
South Dakota (SDVBCA):
Coach Jean LaClair (NHSACA Chair) facilitated a 2025 NHSACA Volleyball Coach of the Year Panelist Discussion during the 2025 NHSACA Convention last week
Check out coaches clinics around the country hosted by AVCA Signature Affiliate Partners, Affiliate Partners, and Membership Organizations. These local clinics offer high school coaches the opportunity to receive quality volleyball coaching education close to home.
The 2025 OHSVCA Coaches Clinic was held on Friday, June 6th at Westerville South High School with about 150 coaches having the opportunity to engage in on-court and classroom coaching education options, connect with coaching colleagues, and welcome the newest class of OHSVCA Hall of Famers.
An added bonus for 2025, was the involvement of the United States Marine Corps represented by Major Paul Wocjik who gave a presentation during the General Session. Huge thanks to Major Wocjik and the Ohio Marines for sharing with the coaches!
The Detroit Volleyball Coaches Association hosted its annual HBCU+ Volleyball Showcase and Coaches Clinic on June 13–14, at Renaissance High School. The event provided student-athletes with a platform to showcase their skills in front of college coaches from across the country, with a focus on connecting them to HBCU programs. Penny Lucas-White, head women’s volleyball coach at Alabama State University, served as the lead facilitator and clinician. This year welcomed several first-time attendees, including Central Michigan’s Arielle Wilson and Ferris State’s Tia Brandel-Wilhelm.
On June 14, local high school and club coaches had the opportunity to connect with college coaches and gain practical insights to help develop their athletes and prepare for the upcoming season.
Volleyball specific content was presented by Dan Georgalas (SDSU), Brent Aldridge (Northern Aberdeen), John Kessel (USA VB Denver), and Jean LaClair (NHSACA Chair). The NHSACA National Coaches Hall of Fame and NHSACA National Coach of the Year were recognized during the event.
The AVCA is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Best and Brightest Awards for boys high school volleyball. This year’s list includes 87 senior student-athletes that are being recognized for their excellence on and off the court.
Submissions now accepted for the 2025 AVCA Victory Club!Celebrate your milestone career wins of 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, or 1,000+ matches. AVCA member HS Head Coaches are eligible. Winners will be recognized at the 2025 AVCA Annual Convention in Kansas City.
The AVCA will be hosting two men’s college volleyball recruiting panels at AAU Boys Nationals in Orlando at the convention center on July 1 and July 5, at 2pm ET in OCCC North 330.
Reminder that as of July 2024, the AVCA has revised membership categories and dues rates for individual and organizational/ institutional members.
Reminder that if your membership is not renewed before the expiration date, your account will enter EXPIRED status. This includes limited access to the AVCA website and services for up to one year. Note – Expired members may NOT nominate for AVCA awards! If you still haven’t renewed after a year in expired status, you will not receive any AVCA member benefits until you rejoin.
The JVA announced its 2025 Beach Watch List on June 23, recognizing top female beach athletes from member clubs nationwide. Nearly 300 athletes were nominated by their Beach Directors.
These standout players are now in contention for the JVA Best in Beach Award, to be announced in July. Read more.
The USA Volleyball Foundation, the philanthropic arm of USA Volleyball, announced today its combination with the First Point Volleyball Foundation. As part of this strategic alignment, many First Point Foundation board members will join the USA Volleyball Foundation board. Additionally, the USA Volleyball Foundation will assume all of First Point’s assets and honor its existing grant commitments.
